Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - February, 2019
The ACCC has found the NBN is underserving one in 10 of its customers.
Optus hit with $10m fine
Optus has been fined $10 million for misleading customers over digital purchases.
Reliability line deemed "dangerous"
The idea that renewable energy makes Australia’s electricity supply less reliable is “wrong and dangerous” ...
Renewable ramp-up plotted
Australia is installing renewable power faster than any other country, on a per person basis.
Guilty plea in AMP grift
A former AMP contractor has pleaded guilty to illegally access of personal details of customers.
Bank report leaks alleged
Federal Labor wants an inquiry into potential leaks of the banking royal commission report.
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
Liberal link in tax attacks
There are calls for Liberal MP Tim Wilson to be sacked following alleged conflicts of interest over an inquiry into a Labor policy.
'Fame tax' faces hurdles
The Federal Government is looking to tax celebrities, sportspeople and entrepreneurs on money earned through their “fame or image”, but could face some challenges.
Cotton drain called out
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick has challenged the cotton industry to justify its use of water.
Experts assess northern aquaculture
Experts are working on plans for a commercially viable aquaculture industry across northern Australia.
MDBA slammed
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority acted unlawfully, committed gross maladministration and ignored climate change ...
Respect training aimed at unis
A new respectful relationships program has been created for university students.
Bank report makes big calls
The final report from the banking royal commission spells out overhauls and court action for the local finance sector.
Approved coal project threatened
NSW Labor says it may scrap the Wallarah 2 coal project, despite it having gained federal approval.
Energy underwriting plans proceed
The Federal Government says it received a strong response to the "registration of interest" phase of new power plans.
Firms form powerful charter
Australia's biggest electricity companies are putting together a new energy charter.
Huawei issues assurance in WA
The WA Government has demanded assurances from embattled tech firm Huawei that it can deliver on a $200 million project.
Labor promises NBN improvements
The ALP may write down the value of the NBN to make access more affordable.
NSW considers PS corruption unit
The NSW Government is looking to set up a specialist anti-corruption unit for the public sector.